{"product_id":"n-laggies-add-on-helix-track-radius-330-362mm","title":"N LAGGIES Addon Helix Track Radius 330\/362mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLAGGIES Helix, Add-on Circle in N Gauge\u003cbr\u003eEach helix can be built up rising to the left or the right. The Complete Kit contains all required pillars, track segments and detailed instructions for assembly. You’ll need one base circle for every helix. The number of add-on circles required depends on the height you want to bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is a helix?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA helix is a spiral on which a train runs from one level to another higher or lower one, meaning it travels up or down the helix. The helix has the same gradient at every point so that even long trains can master big height differences without any issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen do you need a helix?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe possible uses are wide-ranging. Here are some examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo reach a higher or lower level.\u003cbr\u003eTo get to a fiddle yard beneath the layout.\u003cbr\u003eTo connect two layouts of different heights.\u003cbr\u003eHow do I ensure that the trains don’t derail along the bends in the helix?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe outer bends of the helix are elevated by 3 mm. This significantly improves driving safety and reduces rolling resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich versions of LAGGIES Helix are available?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelices are offered for H0 and N gauges – precisely tailored to the special conditions of individual railway manufacturers. All helices can be built up either rising to the left or the right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can I bridge bigger height differences with a helix?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA so-called base circle is required for each helix. This base circle comprises the entrance into the helix and the exit out of the helix. Any number of add-on circles can be placed on this base circle, depending on the height difference the train is supposed to tackle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base circle: the base circle comprises 1 ½ circles. The headroom height as well as the entrance and exit are achieved with a base circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe add-on circle: the add-on circle comprises a full circle. Any number of add-on circles can be placed on a base circle. In this way, even the biggest height differences can easily be overcome in the smallest of spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does the LAGGIES Helix consist of?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit comprises precisely milled track segments made of 4 mm thick plywood and ingeniously matching pillars and brackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41269765603484,"sku":"NOC53127","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/9095\/3628\/products\/NOC53127.jpg?v=1735844410","url":"https:\/\/www.harveynorman.lol\/products\/n-laggies-add-on-helix-track-radius-330-362mm","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}